Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea, extended his deepest condolences to the family of pioneer PNG-Chinese businessman, James Seeto, who passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Mr. Seeto was the son of Seeto Kui, the visionary founder of the Seeto Kui Group of Companies, and first…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the Government’s Position Paper on the Wafi-Golpu Mine in Morobe has been delivered to Joint Venture Partners, Newmont and Harmony. The Government is now awaiting a response from the two companies before moving forward with the issuance of the Mine Development Contract (MDC) and Special Mining Lease…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has actively lobbied for a larger quota in New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Labour Mobility Scheme. During a meeting with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Hon. Christopher Luxon on the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Leaders’ Forum, held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Tonga, Prime Minister Marape requested…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has this afternoon commended students of the University of Papua New Guinea for the manner in which they have petitioned him and the government on grievances. The Prime Minister was at UPNG at noon today to receive a petition from the Student Representative Council of UPNG, witnessed by the student…

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The National Government continues to honor its commitment to promoting and supporting businesses whose operations were affected by the riots on the 10th of January this year, with substantial financial support. Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, on Wednesday 28th August 2024, presented over K7, 691, 000.00 to five businesses who were affected when our…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has this afternoon highly commended the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China for their pledges to work together with the nations of the Pacific. Prime Minister Marape made the remarks after statements were issued to the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting by US Deputy Secretary…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Hon. Jeremiah Manele have held bilateral talks this morning (Wednesday, 28 August 2024) on the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting in Tonga. At the meeting, Prime Minister Marape highlighted the “brotherly ties” Papua New Guinea continues to share with Solomon…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape of Papua New Guinea today reaffirmed his commitment to the rebuilding of Pacific Island nations in the face of climate change and rising sea levels. Speaking at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum (PIF) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, Prime Minister Marape emphasised the importance of resilience and sustainability over climate migration for…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for a more concerted effort among leaders of the Pacific in developing the region’s fisheries, especially in the downstream processing of the region’s tuna. Prime Minister Marape asked the Pacific leaders to look beyond dependence on grants and aid, and focus on developing Pacific’s marine resources which the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape continues to serve the interest of the people of Papua New Guinea at Pacific Islands Leaders’ Forum despite facing the threat of a Vote of No Confidence motion in the September 2024 Parliament sitting. In an interview with Radio New Zealand, Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea has a…

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